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CU57 OJP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

122,139 mi
Last recorded122,139 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU57 OJP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 122,139 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 122,139 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 122,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 105,368 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering system slightly rough KNOCKING FROM STEERING (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 105,345 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering system slightly rough KNOCKING FROM STEERING (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 86,819 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 73,743 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Contaminated by oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 57,529 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 57,511 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 57,370 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 57,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2020 55,821 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 53,993 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 51,641 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 51,601 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 48,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2016 45,219 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 41,919 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 37,032 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 12 May 2014 37,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 14 May 2013 32,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear outer sill slightly damaged

Fail 14 May 2013 32,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aims have been adjusted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 2 May 2012 26,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2011 21,845 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 21,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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CU57 OJP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 70,413 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU57 OJP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CU57 OJP registered?

CU57 OJP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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